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Old 07-02-2009, 04:52 PM
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It seems that the more $ you spend on sharpening tools, methods, videos, and books, the less likely you are to have sharp tools. Find a method that works reasonably well for you and stick with it until you have it mastered. When you strop or hone, stop the tool before picking it up. That helps to lessen the rolled edge effect. Vic

Amen to that!

All methods work well. It's just a matter of practice. And yes, you do need to give them a lick or two on the stone or whatever occassionally. How often? That depends.
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